Disquieting

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

Definitions of disquieting

adjective causing anxiety or uneasiness

Example Sentences

A1 The dark alley was disquieting to the young girl.

A2 The strange noises coming from the abandoned house were disquieting.

B1 The disquieting news of the pandemic caused widespread panic.

B2 The disquieting atmosphere in the room made everyone uneasy.

C1 The disquieting feeling of uncertainty lingered in the air.

C2 The disquieting realization that they were being watched sent shivers down their spines.

Examples of disquieting in a Sentence

formal The disquieting news of the pandemic's resurgence has caused widespread concern among the population.

informal I find it disquieting how quiet it is in this neighborhood at night.

slang The horror movie was so disquieting, it gave me the creeps.

figurative The disquieting feeling of uncertainty hung heavy in the air as they awaited the election results.

Grammatical Forms of disquieting

past tense

disquieted

plural

disquietings

comparative

more disquieting

superlative

most disquieting

present tense

disquiets

future tense

will disquiet

perfect tense

have disquieted

continuous tense

is disquieting

singular

disquieting

positive degree

disquieting

infinitive

to disquiet

gerund

disquieting

participle

disquieted

Origin and Evolution of disquieting

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'disquieting' originated from the Old French word 'desquiter' which means to free from discomfort or unease.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disquieting' has evolved to convey a sense of causing anxiety, worry, or disturbance in a more intense manner than simply freeing from discomfort.